Colorado · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Arapahoe, CO
Arapahoe (population 655,070) records real-property documents through the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder, Recording Division. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Arapahoe recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder, Recording Division
- Recording fee
- $43.00 flat fee per document (effective July 1, 2025, per Colorado HB-24-1269; replaces prior page-based fee) first / Not applicable - flat fee regardless of page count. Note: Mylar plats/maps also billed at flat $43 add'l (+Documentary fee: $0.01 per $100 of consideration for property transfers ($0.10 per $1,000))
- Mailing address
- Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder, Recording, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120
- Phone
- 303-795-4520 (Recording Division); 303-795-4400 (general county line); email recording@arapahoegov.com
- Checks payable to
- Arapahoe County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Return address must be included in upper left corner of the document for mailed submissions
Can you e-record in Arapahoe?
Yes. Arapahoe accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Arapahoe, Colorado
- Prepare the document so it meets Arapahoe formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder, Recording Division at Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder, Recording, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120.
- Pay the recording fee ($43.00 flat fee per document (effective July 1, 2025, per Colorado HB-24-1269; replaces prior page-based fee) first / Not applicable - flat fee regardless of page count. Note: Mylar plats/maps also billed at flat $43 add'l (+Documentary fee: $0.01 per $100 of consideration for property transfers ($0.10 per $1,000))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Arapahoe
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Arapahoe property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Arapahoe recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Arapahoe?
The Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder, Recording Division charges $43.00 flat fee per document (effective July 1, 2025, per Colorado HB-24-1269; replaces prior page-based fee) first / Not applicable - flat fee regardless of page count. Note: Mylar plats/maps also billed at flat $43 add'l (+Documentary fee: $0.01 per $100 of consideration for property transfers ($0.10 per $1,000)), with checks payable to Arapahoe County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Arapahoe?
Yes. Arapahoe accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Arapahoe?
Mail recordings to Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder, Recording Division: Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder, Recording, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120 (303-795-4520 (Recording Division); 303-795-4400 (general county line); email recording@arapahoegov.com).
How can Jurably help with recording in Arapahoe?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Arapahoe to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Arapahoe recorder in person.
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